empath’s dilemma

she's got tears welling

can’t look another in the eyes

for staring face to face at another's soul

holds a mirror to the faults in hers

yet she will keep going

she can't form words

so give her yours

tell her once more how strong she is

words she perceives as pity

words she cannot trust

yet she will keep going

support the best you know how

don't do anything irrational,

you're an empath.

work against internalizing this, too

distance yourself

if it triggers memories

that are too sharp to contain,

you're an empath.

you're an empath.

not to be used as an excuse

for buring yourself too early